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Campus Safety & Security at Williams College 2009for the calendar years 2008, 2007, and 2006"Campus Safety & Security at Williams College 2009" includes campus safety policies and procedures and statistics concerning campus crime. It is for students and employees, parents, prospective students and prospective employees, and it describes steps to prevent and respond to crime, and how students, faculty, and staff can work together to maintain a safe community. The booklet complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Table of Contents
The Campus Safety & Security DepartmentThe primary goal of Campus Safety & Security (CSS) is to protect life and property. The Campus Safety & Security (CSS) Department is located in the basement of Hopkins Hall. The phone number is 597-4444. CSS reports to the Dean of the College. The CSS staff includes the director of campus safety, an associate director, an operations supervisor, two (2) patrol supervisors, a security systems coordinator, a secretary, ten (10) full-time officers, two (2) part-time officers, three (3) full-time dispatchers, and three (3) part-time dispatchers. The department provides protection and services 24 hours a day. CSS Officers must complete 50 hours of training at the New England Campus Security Officer Training Academy held at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Officers also attend workshops and training seminars that are relevant to campus security and safety. Crime prevention information, security surveys, and presentations are available through crime prevention officers who are trained and certified through the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council. CSS Officers do not have powers of arrest, but cooperate with local law enforcement agencies. The CSS Department and the Williamstown Police Department monitor each other’s radio transmissions. Non-emergency requests for service or assistance may have to be delayed while officers respond to emergency calls. The CSS Department maintains four fully equipped cruisers and also offers a bike patrol. CSS Officers patrol the College’s buildings and grounds. In many cases, they are the first to respond to emergencies on campus. The Town of Williamstown provides 911 emergency service. It can be reached from any campus phone by dialing 9-911 and should be used in any life-threatening situation. CSS Officers will provide mutual aid to the local police, ambulance, or fire department. CSS Officers are first responder trained. CSS Officers enforce College rules and regulations, issue parking tickets, and respond to fire alarms, card access door alarms, and intrusion alarms. CSS provides many routine services to the community, including the unlocking of rooms for authorized members of the student body, faculty, or staff. The CSS Office is open Monday-Friday, 9AM to 4PM, to register cars, replace ID cards, and to handle Lost & Found items. During the academic year, CSS provides a student security monitor patrol and escort service during evening hours. Further information about the Campus Safety & Security Department and crime prevention information can be obtained by calling the CSS Office at 597-4343. [ Back to Contents ] Maintaining a Safe CommunityWilliams College and Williamstown are relatively safe communities but no community is crime-free. To ensure your own security and that of your friends and colleagues, take care and use common sense. By following the suggestions outlined in this pamphlet you can substantially reduce the possibility of becoming a victim.
[ Back to Contents ] Campus Safety Resources & ProgramsNo community can expect to eliminate crime, but Williams College is strongly committed to providing resources that promote personal safety, campus security, and a safe environment. The College’s CSS program includes a number of professional, educational, and preventative components. The Campus Safety CommitteeThe Campus Safety Committee consists of students, faculty, and administrators. The goal of the committee is to determine general policy relating to safety concerns in all aspects of campus life throughout the year. Members of the committee identify potential risks, address issues concerning fire safety, lighting, locking systems, and emergency telephones. They assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive Emergency Response Plan for the College community. [ Back to Contents ] Emergency PhonesYellow emergency phones are located on the exterior of the dorms next to the card readers. There are also 24 emergency phones topped by a blue light located throughout the campus. Pushing the red emergency button on any emergency phone will connect you directly with the CSS Department's emergency response line. You may also reach 911 emergency service by pushing the black button for a dial tone and dialing 9-911. If you wish to reach CSS, dial 4444 from any College phone, including the yellow emergency phones. [ Back to Contents ] Escort ServicesAn after-dark, walking escort service is provided for all students, faculty, and staff. To request an escort, contact the Student Escort Service at x4400 from dusk to 2am or CSS at x4444 during other times. [ Back to Contents ] Residence HallsAll student residences have electronic locking systems, which are accessed by validated ID cards. CSS can invalidate lost or stolen cards and provide a temporary replacement ID card 24 hours a day. Deliberate damage to the access control system may result in a fine, the cost of repairing the equipment, and/or disciplinary action, including suspension. All student bedrooms have individual locks. Each student is issued a key or a code to his or her room. Only authorized individuals are permitted in these buildings; the student residences are private property and trespassers will be prosecuted. Guests are permitted in the buildings, with hosts responsible for their guests’ actions. Facilities personnel wear identification badges and have access only from 6AM to 5PM Monday through Friday. (Note: The College does not supervise seniors granted the privilege of living offcampus.) During low occupancy periods (ex. spring recess) some residences will be designated as temporary housing for students who are authorized to remain on campus. During these periods, only the authorized students will have IDs validated to access the electronic card readers on the residences. All other residences will be closed. Students are advised about safety concerns and precautions during periods of low occupancy on campus. [ Back to Contents ] TelephonesTelephone wiring is provided to most sleeping rooms, or in the case of some suite arrangements, to a suite common room. There is also an emergency phone located next to every card reader, and a campus phone in a public area of each residential house or dormitory. [ Back to Contents ] Academic BuildingsMost academic buildings (e.g., Sawyer Library, North and South Academic Buildings, etc.) are open during the day and early evening, but are locked at night. A [ Back to Contents ] EducationThe CSS Department, the Campus Life Dept., the Campus Safety Committee, and the Dean’s Office work to make the campus aware of security issues through a variety of methods including education programs, publications, posters, and notices. Campus Life works with student organizations to help plan events that are held on campus. Workshops on date rape are offered to all first-year students and Junior Advisors, and any group upon request. Student organizations also sponsor information sessions on a wide range of topics relevant to campus life. [ Back to Contents ] Crime PreventionThe CSS Department offers crime prevention services under the direction of crime prevention officers who are trained and certified through the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Academy. The mission is to increase community awareness about the risks of crime through the distribution of literature, crime prevention presentations that are available to members of the college community, security surveys, personal item inventories, bicycle registration, and Crime Prevention Alerts. These alerts can be found on the department’s website, and are posted in various locations on campus for the purpose of making community members aware, in a timely manner, of current criminal activity within our community. The department promotes programs such as “Operation ID,” through which students can have personal items engraved with identification numbers free of charge, and “Operation Whistle Defense,” through which self-defense whistles are distributed to the college community. The CSS Department also offers a 15- hour course in R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense). The course is open to all female students and consists of crime prevention, risk reduction, crime awareness, and basic physical defense techniques that provide options to the woman who may be faced with sexual assault. [ Back to Contents ] Community CooperationWilliams has taken prudent steps to promote a safe and secure environment, but no institution can guarantee safety against all risks. Responsibility for crime prevention is shared jointly by you and all other members of the College community. Members of the Community - The cooperation and involvement of individuals in a campus safety program is absolutely necessary. Individuals must assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking simple, common sense precautions. Crime prevention depends largely on following sound safety practices, as well as recognizing and immediately reporting all suspicious or criminal activity. Please re-read the suggestions for safety included in this brochure. There is much you can do to protect yourself and others. The Office of the Dean - The Dean's Office is responsible for all aspects of student life. Through a cooperative effort with the CSS Department, Campus Life, and the Campus Safety Committee, the Dean's Office helps to coordinate many projects that lower the risk of campus crime. Deans are available to help students in coping with a crime or incident and/or to discuss issues relevant to campus life. At least one dean is on call 24 hours a day. Health Center -The Health Center is open 8:30am-9:00pm, Mon-Fri and 1pm-8pm, Sat-Sun. Resources are available to support students who have medical or psychological concerns. All services are completely confidential. The health educators are responsible for training and programming regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, and alcohol/drug use and abuse. The health educators offer educational programs regarding date rape and sexual assault, and offers information and referrals dealing with a variety of concerns, including alcohol and other drug addiction. [ Back to Contents ] Sex Offender Community NotificationThe Williamstown Police Department releases information pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6 Section 178C-178P, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to release information that will enhance public safety and protection. To access Sex Offender Registry information, please see the Sex Offender Registry at: http://sorb.chs.state.ma.us or by calling toll free 1.800.93.MEGAN (MA only). [ Back to Contents ] Annual Fire Safety Report and StatisticsDuring the 2008 calendar year, there were no fires reported on campus that resulted in injury or property damage. The Campus Safety & Security Department responded to 63 fire alarm, Code 1, activations from residences and to 17 fire alarm, Code 1, activations from non-residential buildings. Sixteen (16) of the activations resulted from an undetermined source and the Williamstown Fire Department responded to eleven (11) that did not result in actual fires. Many of these activations were often caused by careless cooking, discharging of fire extinguishers, smoking, burned out ballasts or using hair spray, curling irons, candles or incense. CSS maintains a fire log. Information can also be obtained from the office of Safety & Environmental Compliance at x2406. Safety & Environmental ComplianceEach College dormitory contains a fire alarm system that communicates directly to the CSS Department. The communicator is tested daily. Emergency lights, exit lights, and fire extinguishers are inspected every thirty (30) days. In addition, halls and stairwells are inspected for any clutter that might hinder access or egress. Fire alarms are cleaned and tested by Fire Safety & Telecom technicians annually per NFPA requirements. The CSS Department and Safety & Environmental Compliance staff conduct two (2) scheduled fire drills during the academic year. The scheduled drills usually occur in September and April. There is an ongoing renovation plan for residences that replaces and updates fire alarm systems and includes the addition of sprinkler systems as necessary. All College owned residences are equipped with sprinkler systems, hard-wired smoke detectors and battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors. All college buildings are now smokefree. Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of any college building. Portable electrical appliances (any unit with a heating coil) are prohibited in student rooms (a complete list of prohibited items can be found in the student handbook at http://www.williams.edu/Registrar/handbook/ policies.html). In addition to the information provided in the student handbook, the Department of Safety & Environmental Compliance sends a letter to all parents listing the prohibited items and Fire Safety Brochures are placed in all student rooms at the beginning of each academic year. The SEC also provides fire safety training to the Junior Advisors, which includes smoke drills and additional smoke drills may be scheduled throughout the academic year for first-year entries. Further information concerning fire safety can be obtained by contacting the Manager of Safety & Environmental Compliance, Facilities, Latham St., Williamstown, MA 01267 or by calling 413-597-2406. [ Back to Contents ] Emergency Response and Evacuation ProceduresEach residence on campus lists a specific evacuation site for the building. This information is posted on the door of individual rooms. In the event of an emergency that requires campus wide evacuation, community members will be directed to the Towne Field House. This building is equipped with generator back-up in the event of a major power outage on campus. Emergency NotificationThe Dean of the College and director of CSS inform the college community immediately of crimes or incidents reported on or near campus that may pose a security threat. These reports are distributed to every student and to every employee via e-mail notification. Updates are provided to the community, as appropriate, on relevant criminal investigations. Williams College uses the Connect-Ed system for sending emergency messages to students, faculty and staff. Timely mass notification is accomplished by sending voice or text message alerts to cell phones and email accounts. The College also has an emergency siren notification system. There are two sirens located atop of the Science Center and Mission Park. The siren is tested for a short duration (approx. 10-15 seconds) once a month. When the siren sounds for an extended period, i.e. longer than 2 minutes, the campus community should remain inside and check phone and email messages and the home page on the College website for more information. [ Back to Contents ] WeaponsThe possession or use of firearms, ammunition, air guns, spring guns, slingshots and paintball guns, or hazardous chemicals is forbidden. Possession or use of a knife with a double-edge blade, a spring blade, or a blade over 4 inches in length is prohibited by College policy and is against Massachusetts state law. Possession or use of fireworks in Williamstown is forbidden by College, local, and state law, and violators will be fined. [ Back to Contents ] Missing Student NotificationAnyone who believes that a student might be missing should report promptly to Campus Safety & Security or to the Dean’s Office. CSS will attempt to track the activity of the missing student from ID card usage at building card readers, dining and library services. If the student is not located within 24 hours after it is determined that the student is missing, CSS or the Dean’s Office will notify the Williamstown Police Department, and will provide the police with information about the student, including where available a recent photo and vehicle information. If the student is younger than 18, the student’s parent or legal guardian will also be notified within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. If the student is 18 or older, and has designated a missing person confidential contact, CSS or the Dean’s Office will notify the confidential contact within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. Each student has the option to designate a person to be contacted in case he or she is determined to be missing. The designation may be made in SELFREG. This “missing person” contact is in addition to the “emergency contacts” in SELFREG. All contact information is confidential and will not be provided to third parties without the student’s permission. CSS and the police will interview students, faculty and staff members who are familiar with the student or who might have additional information about his or her whereabouts, travel plans or state-of-mind. [ Back to Contents ] Alcohol and Other DrugsThe unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited by local, state, and federal laws. The College does not protect students, faculty, or staff from these laws. Furthermore, the College expects all actions within the community to be respectful of the rights of others and to contribute to an environment conducive to education and personal growth. [ Back to Contents ] Alcohol AwarenessIn Massachusetts, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase or possess alcohol. It is illegal for anyone to present false evidence of age to purchase any alcoholic beverage. It is illegal to sell or give away alcoholic beverages to a person who is, actually or apparently, under 21 or intoxicated. Students who host, monitor, or coordinate parties where alcohol is served are required to complete training with staff members from Campus Life and the Health Center. Students learn the legal and social responsibilities of serving alcohol and learn effective intervention techniques. This program also reflects state and local laws governing the use and distribution of alcohol, recognizing the rights of individuals who are 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol in a legal manner. It is important to become informed about the ways that alcohol affects the body. Massachusetts has drunk driving laws, which stipulate major penalties for operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol. The law also establishes "zero tolerance" for blood alcohol level in drivers ages 16-21. For such drivers, any alcohol level greater than .02 (roughly equivalent to one drink or one beer) will result in automatic on-the-spot revocation of their driver's license. The College cautions everyone about the dangers of drinking and driving. Avoiding this combination could save your life and the lives of your friends or others on the road, as well as help you to avoid possible prosecution. The College affirms the right of individuals to choose not to drink alcoholic beverages, and the right to be socially supported by the College community in that choice. Further discussion of this issue is contained in the Student Handbook and staff handbooks. The College adopted a sanction program for addressing concerns about underage drinking. During the initial intervention, an underage student may deal directly with a CSS officer or may be referred to a CSS supervisor. Students may then be referred to a health educator or to a dean. Each case will be handled on an individual basis to determine appropriate follow-up. The Dean's Office will be notified and will become involved when disciplinary action is necessary. In the event of medical emergencies involving alcohol or drugs, parental notification will occur and will be handled by either the Dean's Office or the Health Center. [ Back to Contents ] Illegal DrugsWilliams College is committed to the development and maintenance of a drug-free environment and, in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, will not tolerate the unlawful possession and use of drugs on its premises. The College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of illegal drugs, or the unauthorized use of prescription drugs. Whenever evidence of illegal drugs are found on campus, the Williamstown Police Department is contacted and responds to the location. The police will investigate and will determine the appropriate response based on Massachusetts state law. Members of the community charged with violations of the standards of conduct are subject to disciplinary action through the established disciplinary procedures of the College. When violations are determined to have occurred, the College will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees, consistent with local, state, and federal law. Members of the community who have drug-related concerns are encouraged to use the professional services available at the Health Center, Counseling Center, or other organizations. These services are completely confidential. For further discussion of this issue, see the Student Handbook or staff handbooks. [ Back to Contents ] Help For Alcohol and Drug AbuseIf you suspect that you might have a substance abuse problem or are concerned about the substance abuse of a friend, you can talk in confidence with anyone in the Dean's Office, x4171, Health Center, x2206, CSS, x4444, Chaplain's Office, x2483, or Human Resources, x2681. Substance abuse is not considered an excuse for dangerous or disruptive behavior. If substance abuse has contributed to unacceptable behavior, disciplinary action may, in addition to other penalties, require the student to attend an educational workshop on alcohol abuse offered by the Health Center. [ Back to Contents ] Sexual AssaultSexual assaults, including date/acquaintance rape, are a very serious concern of Williams College. The College investigates all reported incidents of sexual assault and cooperates fully with all such investigations by outside law enforcement agencies. The survivor's confidentiality is protected in any investigation, and the College pledges to treat all sexual assault complaints with sensitivity, understanding, and professionalism. All students, not only victims of sexual assault, should be familiar with the Disciplinary Proceedings detailed in the excerpt from the Student Handbook included below. Statistics show that a very high percentage of date/acquaintance rapes involve the consumption of alcohol - by the rapist, by the victim, or by both. Lower your risk of becoming a victim of sexual assault by responsible drinking, or not drinking at all, and with alertness in potentially threatening situations with anyone who may have been drinking. It is never appropriate to force or pressure sexual acts on someone; intoxication is not a legal defense for sexual assault. Sexual Assault ResponseIf you are the victim or witness of a sexual assault, Williams strongly encourages you to report it by calling 9-911, or CSS, 4444; the Dean’s Office, 4171; or the Rape and Sexual Assault Network, 4100. At least one dean is on call 24 hours a day. Students who are trained to provide crisis counseling and legal advocacy staff the Rape and Sexual Assault Network hotline. The College also offers assistance to survivors through the services of the Sexual Assault Survivors Services (SASS). SASS Advisors are available 24/7 to provide counseling and support to the survivor. Beyond the initial SASS contact, there are a number of on-campus counseling options. Members of the Health Center staff, including the health educator and psychological services counselors, are available to meet with the survivor at any time. There is no cost for these Williams services. Off-campus counseling can be arranged through the local rape crisis center, community mental health agency, or private practitioners. Fees for these services vary. Williams recommends that all community members read the brochure entitled “Sexual Assault & Rape: What Every Williams Student Should Know About Safety & Survival,” which contains detailed information about sexual assault, practical advice to reduce the risk of attack, options for counseling and disciplinary action, and resources available on and off campus. The brochure is mailed to Junior Advisors and will be available through RASAN, Peer Health, Campus Life, and other student services offices. In addition, the College offers several educational programs and activities concerning sexual assault. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course is open to all female students and consists of crime prevention, risk reduction, crime awareness, and basic physical defense techniques that provide options to the woman who may be faced with sexual assault. All entering firstyear students attend professional presentations, followed by entry talks which promote open discussion of sexual assault. Junior Advisors are trained each year to deal with sexual assault. The Health Center provides educational programs upon request. The College also funds and supports the Rape and Sexual Assault Network. [ Back to Contents ]
Sexual assault against adults may constitute any one or more of several crimes, including in particular rape and indecent assault and battery. Under Massachusetts Law, both women and men may be victims of sexual assault and both may be assailants. The criminal act of rape occurs when the offender "has sexual intercourse or unnatural sexual intercourse with a person and compels such person to submit by force and against his [or her] will, or compels such person to submit by threat of bodily injury." (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 22). Rape may occur when the victim is unable to give consent because she or he is unconscious or because the victim's alcohol blood level negates her or his ability to give consent. Rape may occur between people who know each other, and between people who have previously had consensual sexual relations. Rape is punishable by up to twenty years imprisonment. Heavier penalties may apply if the rape causes serious bodily injury, is the result of a group attack, or occurs while the assailant commits certain specified crimes such as robbery. The crime of indecent assault and battery occurs when the offender, without the victim's consent, intentionally has physical contact of a sexual nature with the victim. This contact may include an offender touching the breasts, buttocks, or pubic area of a woman or man. Indecent assault and battery is punishable by up to five years imprisonment. Sexual Assault will not be tolerated at Williams College. Williams is a community based on trust whose very existence depends on adherence to standards of conduct set by its members. Sexual assault is a crime punishable by both civil and criminal legal action and is a serious violation of the Williams College Standards of Conduct. Students at Williams are charged with the responsibility of being familiar and abiding by the standards of conduct set forth herein. The Office of the Dean of the College investigates alleged sexual assaults. A student charged with an assault will be informed by a dean of the alleged violation. Any student who is charged with an offense shall have a reasonable opportunity to make his or her defense in a respectful manner to the dean, and to the faculty-student Discipline Committee if the matter comes before that Committee. Normally the Office of the Dean of the College decides disciplinary cases; however, a dean may choose to refer a case directly to the faculty-student Discipline Committee. If acting on his or her own, a dean may impose such penalties as he or she deems appropriate and consistent with the College Laws and regulations. Among the penalties a dean may consider are:
When a dean decides a disciplinary case, he or she normally writes to inform the accused student of the decision, and to explain the decision to the accuser. The accused and accuser must respond in writing to the dean, either accepting the dean's decision and penalties or asking to appeal the case to the Discipline Committee. In the absence of response from either party within one week, any penalties imposed by the dean shall take effect. Failure to appeal within one week does not preclude the possibility of subsequent appeal, but in all cases intention to appeal must be communicated to the dean, in writing, within three weeks of the initial communication of the decision. Also, if the dean determines that the convicted student is a potential threat to the personal safety or security of individuals, then the dean may provisionally impose appropriate restrictions, during the week following his or her decision, without prejudice to the case. All decisions of the faculty-student Discipline Committee shall be final except that no student shall be expelled without the assent of the President. The faculty-student Discipline Committee hears and decides, either on direct referral by the Office of the Dean of the College or on appeal of a dean's decision, cases of alleged sexual assault. The Discipline Committee chooses from the same selection of penalties as available to the Dean. Procedures for this committee may be found on page 135 of the 2009-10 Student Handbook. What To Do if You Are Assaulted If you are assaulted:
Statement of the Accuser's Rights
Statement of the Accused's Rights
Statement of Rights Common to Accuser and Accused
Counselors with special training in helping survivors of sexual assault are available at:
[ Back to Contents ] Definitions of Crimes - Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act)CRIME DEFINITIONS FROM THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING HANDBOOK Arson - Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. Manslaughter by Negligence - The killing of another person through gross negligence. Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter - The willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another. Robbery - The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. Aggravated Assault - An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.) Simple Assault – Includes all assaults (assault and battery, intimidation, coercion and all attempts to commit these offenses) which do not involve the use of a firearm, knife, cutting instrument, or other dangerous weapon. Burglary - The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. Motor Vehicle Theft - The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. Includes all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned, including joyriding. Larceny - The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. (Motor vehicle theft is not included here and is counted separately.) Weapon Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. Drug Abuse Violations - Violations of State and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (demerol, methadones); and dangerous nonnarcotic drugs (barbituates, benzedrine). Liquor Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.) Hate Crimes - Specific crimes that are identifiable as a hate crime, including murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, simple assault, intimidation, destruction/ damage/vandalism of property in which the victim is intentionally selected because of actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability of the victim. Any student, faculty member, or employee who is the victim of a bias-motivated incident or hate crime is encouraged to file a report immediately. Timely response to these incidents is crucial. Failure to report allows the incidents to remain hidden and may even allow them to escalate. The College takes all reports seriously and will thoroughly investigate every incident and work with local law enforcement agencies whenever necessary. Reports can be filed with the Williamstown Police Department, Dean’s Office, the Dean of Faculty, CSS Department, The Health Center, The Chaplain’s Office, Multicultural Center, BGLTU Issues Coordinator, Human Resources, and the SexualsHarassment/Discrimination Advisors. SEX OFFENSES DEFINITIONS FROM THE NATIONAL INCIDENT-BASED REPORTING SYSTEM EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING PROGRAM Forcible Sex Offenses - Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Nonforcible Sex Offenses - Unlawful, nonforcible sexual intercourse.
[ Back to Contents ] Click Here for the past year's crime stats. Security at Williams SatellitesWilliams maintains small campuses in Oxford, England and at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn. Information on security issues at these satellite campuses can be obtained by writing the Director, Williams-Oxford Program, 1 Moreton Rd., Oxford OX2 7AX, England, or the Director, Maritime Studies Program, 50 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355. Emergency Numbers
The Town of Williamstown has an enhanced 911 emergency telephone system to which all College phones have access by dialing 9-911. This should only be used in the case of an emergency - to save a life, report a fire, or stop a crime. If calling from a cell phone dial (413) 458-5646. Identify yourself and your location. The appropriate emergency service will respond. If you wish to reach CSS, dial 4444 from any College phone including the yellow emergency phones. [ Back to Contents ] Additional Brochure CopiesAdditional copies of this brochure are available at the Campus Safety & Security Office, Box 368 Williamstown, MA 01267, phone 413-597-4343; the Office of Admission, Box 478, Williamstown, MA 01267-0487, phone 413-597-2211; or the Human Resources Office (413-597-2681). The information in this brochure is updated and produced annually by the Campus Safety & Security Office. [ Back to Contents ] |
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